Analysts and investors have many explanations, including worries about the health of the U.S. economy and shifts in the value of the Japanese yen.
Category: Japan
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Japan’s Nikkei Rises as Asian Stocks Rebound from Sell-Off
The Nikkei 225, the benchmark index in Japan, rose on Tuesday after a record decline.
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Markets Around the World Are Rattled by Fears of Slowing U.S. Growth
Stocks in Asia tumbled, led by Japan, where declines triggered “circuit breakers” meant to calm rapid moves. European and U.S. markets were set for declines.
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Japanese Stocks Tumble 6% as Yen Strengthens
A rapidly strengthening yen and a sell-off in stocks in the United States pushed Japan’s markets to a second consecutive day of big losses on Friday.
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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates for Second Time Since 2007
The closely watched move by the Bank of Japan could bolster the country’s beleaguered currency.
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Japan Built Thailand’s Car Industry. Now China Is Gunning for It.
After dominating sales in Thailand for decades, Mazda, Nissan and other Japanese companies are losing their grip on a market long viewed as a regional hub.
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How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.
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‘Seven Samurai’: Masterless Warriors in a Cinematic Masterpiece
Akira Kurosawa’s epic has always been known for its action-film artistry, but there is emotional heft and nuance as well.
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Deaths Linked to Japanese Supplement Suddenly Rise to 80
The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.
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Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time
SoftBank and Naver helped bridge geopolitical relations with a joint venture to own the operator of the messaging app Line, but now the partnership is fraying.
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Toyota Chairman’s Investor Support Tumbles
Just 71.9 percent of shareholders supported Akio Toyoda, who has faced scrutiny from investor groups over governance issues, in his bid to remain chairman.